Solution :
Solution Develop environmentally friendly alternatives that address critical design elements, without the use of heavy metals or toxic chemicals, using materials that biodegrade into totally benign elements:
non-metallic salts and synergistic additives
avoid petroleum/mineral based fluids
controlled biodegradation into H2O, CO2, energy.
How do we do this? :
How do we do this? Well defined technical program:
identify needs, evaluate existing fluids
select candidate alternative materials
develop testing and evaluation program
lab-scale experiments
small-scale testing
in-service testing and evaluation
conduct iterative formulation, testing, and optimization program
Typical Program Results :
Typical Program Results Commercially available materials identified that meet program needs
product commercialization route in place
New formulations developed using a blend of commercially available materials
may work with major component supplier to commercialize technology
toll manufacturing/industry partnerships
New chemistries/formulations developed
major component supplier/licensing